We love this gem of a school hidden away on beautiful Cottage Place in Ridgewood!! Both my children…read morewent here and thrived under Ms. Chizuru's gentle, yet structured guidance. Day after day Ms. Chizuru works with little minds and bodies on numbers and reading and motor skills and art. Take a Tour! See for yourself how calm and peaceful you feel as you step into Ms. Chizuru's Little Crane school. This is what your kids will experience EVERYDAY of their young lives!!

littlecrane is a tiny gem of a school , my two young grand children go there ,they are both eager…read moreto go each day and show a big improvement with their ability to play /work on their own and with others. Ms Chizuru and staff are wonderful caring and nurturing. What a wonderful start for young minds.

Sara and most of teachers are very cold. They never want to…read moretalk with parents. The worst Thing is even if your kid is not happy they will never let you Know and even if you ask, they will just say he or she is Doing well. Never send your kids there since you never know What is going on. They do nothing about bully.

They are so great to my child and he improved so much since he went there. I have a great…read moreexperience with them too.

We had looked at other preschool options in Ridgewood and really felt the Ridgewood Co-op stood out…read moreamong them for us. We were very impressed with the staff and the encouraging and positive environment for our child. The staff is very dedicated and, since it's a co-op, there's also a very involved community of families which give the co-op a supportive community feel. You also get the opportunity to be involved in your child's education and the teacher's do a great job updating you and sharing pictures so you never feel like you're missing important developmental milestones. I'll also say, although I might be generalizing, that the parents really care about the overall wellbeing of the school and the children; in other preschools that we've viewed we got the impression that the parents were competitive with each other instead of collaborative which was a differentiator for the co-op. We've had our son in the school for two years and the school has helped him to develop socially and academically. The teachers pay special attention to our child and have helped him to build his confidence and independence. I highly recommend this school.

I have nothing but positive things to say about the amazing staff at the Ridgewood Coop Nursery…read moreSchool. All of the teachers are seasoned professionals who truly care for the wellbeing of every single child. The staff is caring, thoughtful and kind! Many have been there for a very long time with exceptional experience in not only teaching the building blocks of early education, but thoughtful life lessons of kindness, inclusiveness, and friendship. The music teacher, Mrs. Pillow, is also a talented and dedicated artist who has well prepared and interesting classes. The concerts are great! Everyone has demonstrated so much positivity. I would highly recommend for anyone seeking an educational, learning environmental based on play and friendship for their young child.

We are so grateful we found the Montessori Learning Center (MLC) in Ridgewood - truly the best…read moreMontessori school in the Bergen County! As soon as we met Ms. Effie and toured the school, we knew it was the perfect fit for our toddler. The teachers at MLC are truly special - they genuinely care about each and every child. In one year, our toddler went from hesitant and shy to incredibly confident, independent and social. Most importantly, he developed a true bond with his teachers. Shout out to Ms. T, Ms. Angela and Ms. Ellen, who greeted us with smiles and positive energy at drop-off and pick-up! We also appreciated MLC's flexibility as we figured out the right schedule and cadence for our little guy. They worked with us every step of the way, making us feel like family! We are so thankful for the love, patience and support they've shown our little boy, and us! We look forward to watching our children grow here! We couldn't recommend MLC more highly!

Ridgewood Montessori Learning Center has been everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we…read morewalked through the doors we knew this was the right place for our son. The teachers are exceptional -- warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about the Montessori method. What stands out most is how communicative the staff is. We always feel informed and in the loop, whether it's a quick update at pickup or a note about what our son worked on that day. The consistency in the classroom has been remarkable -- our son has genuinely bonded with his teachers and you can see it in how confidently he walks in every morning. He's learning so much, growing in independence, and most importantly he loves being there. The community here -- both the staff and the other families -- is something we didn't expect but are so grateful for. This school is a hidden gem in Ridgewood and we plan to send all of our children here.

Our son attended The Little School of Waldwick from the ages of 2 to 5, and we couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the experience. During his time there, he grew tremendously--socially, emotionally, and academically. We found The Little School after making the difficult decision to withdraw him from another local preschool that wasn't providing the extra TLC he needed. From our very first meeting with the owner, Maria, we knew this was something special. It wasn't just a daycare--it was a true home away from home. The love, patience, and individualized care our son received allowed him to thrive in ways we had hoped for. The nurturing environment and genuine dedication of the staff gave him the confidence to grow, learn, and develop a true love of school. If you're looking for a place where your child will not only be safe and receive an excellent early education, but also be loved and cared for like family, look no further than The Little School of Waldwick. We wholeheartedly recommend it to any family seeking a warm, supportive, and enriching environment for their child.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this place! I really feel it's the best daycare/pre-K in the…read morearea, and I can't see how anyone could top them. Maria (who runs the center) just flat out cares. She is incredibly thorough in how she and her team look over the kids. She doesn't look at this as "babysitting", she looks at this as a proper school. She highly emphasizes education and constant broadening of the childrens' horizons, and she knows all of the kids in the school very well. Even more, as our son was starting their program she actively encouraged us to stop by with him after hours multiple times, to acclimate him to the environment before starting up. She did everything she could to make sure our child had the smoothest startup possible, and as a result he adjusted really quickly all things considered. I cannot recommend this school enough, it has been an entirely positive experience and I feel my child is being cared for so much more than at some of the local franchised daycares we visited. (Also regarding cost, interestingly they're on the better value side of tuition rates for the area)

The rudest front desk staff. Wish there was a different Y…read morein the area. If we didn't come for all the family stuff. We wouldn't belong here

Went to the YMCA today as a guest and I was surprised how challenging the cycle class was. I…read morestarted out in Bolger and the employee who was working the the floor was very friendly and recommended the cycle class. It is the best value in town!!!

My aunt informed me today that she received word from this school that I my cousin hasnt been…read moregetting any of his speech therapy because the therapist is sick. It's been 4 weeks or something close to that. Being a speech student myself, and almost finished up with school, I know how incredibly awful and illegal that is!! My cousin is almost nonverbal too. We have to be their voice!!

My grandchild likes the teachers and made some friends and is learning a lot. My concern is that my…read moregrandchild has be home more than school. I'm concern of the cleanliness that they keep in the classroom. It's not that they give you any money back cause your child is not there. I know kids get sick in daycare but it's like every other week or two. I'm just wondering if anyone is experiencing this?

I just moved to the area and heard about this place…read more $35 to hold my spot on a waitlist? What work does that actually require for this place to then charge me. No thank you, will not do business with a place with such bogus fundamentals!